FairyJanes:  &#34;The Suspender for Stilettos&#34;

ABSTRACT

Disclosed herein is the FairyJanes invention which is footwear having heel and ankle support for shoes that have a tendency to slip off heel such as pumps, high-heels, mules, backless sandals, etc. The mechanism/strap is a unique invention that is transportable, removable and interchangeable to different shoes. Another highly desirable feature is the ability to rearrange the straps in a variety of configurations in different methods on the instep, arch and ankle of the foot to secure the heeled shoe or boot. FairyJanes are a functional and aesthetic apparatus/accessory for supporting heeled shoes and boots. The mechanism is a one piece strap that goes around the under part of the shoe [the instep and heel] around the heel, crosses over the back of the heel and is secured with a buckle around the ankle. It effectively supports the ankle, arch, instep and heel of the shoe to the foot therefore allowing smooth movement in walking, running with low, medium to high heels and boots during intense activity. It addresses a solution to a fundamental and sometimes hazardous problem of high-heeled shoes slipping off the heel and ankle. There is a left and right FairyJane for the left and right foot.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

FairyJanes are a shoe accessory strap designed to serve a dual purposethat has aesthetic and function properties. A long and hazardous issuewith ladies shoes especially that of a high-heeled, pumps, and backlessshoes etc., variety have the tendency to slip off the wearer's heelscausing discomfort and at times hazardous conditions. The strap isdesigned to securely loop under the instep and heel of the high-heel,cross over the back of the shoe near the ankle and be buckled around theankle to secure the shoe from slipping and sliding in a decorativemanner. It comes in a variety of colors to mix-and-match with any ladiesshoe.

It is especially convenient if the shoe is slightly too large or hasexpanded from wear the keeps the wearers shoe secured to the ankle. Theyare interchangeable to any shoe and any color. The applicant/inventorrecognized the benefit of creating such a strap that could add value,comfort and security to ladies shoe that has not been provided any wherein the shoe or accessory market. With FairyJanes shoes no longer slip ofthe heel. This is a real solution that in my own test market researchand experience for women who want to feel secure in high heels. WithFairyJanes, walking and/or running in any kind of high heel, one canfeel totally secure as well as adding the element of pleasing aestheticsto your shoe.

This is a shoe technology, original in design, form and function.FairyJanes also provide added style and functionality to make oldershoes look new and new shoes look unique. This invention is drawn toaddress the problem of keeping high heeled shoes from slipping fromheels and ankles, with security and aesthetics.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

FairyJanes are a functional and aesthetic apparatus/accessory forsupporting heeled shoes and boots. The mechanism is a one piece strapthat either goes around the under part of the shoe around the heel,crosses over the back of the heel and goes around ankle. There is a leftand right Fairy Jane for each foot. It can also be worn looped under theheel/instep and crossed over the top of the ankle and buckled around theankle. The FairyJanes shoe mechanism is interchangeable to differentshoes because it is an entity all it's own that can be removed and thenused with different shoes.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

In the drawings FIG. 1 shows a side view of FairyJanes. It shows how thestrap is looped under the instep of the high-heel, crosses over the backthe ankle and then buckles around the ankle, with a side buckle.

FIG. 2 shows the strap on its own and how it looks when not on the shoesimilar to an open number eight.

FIG. 3 shows the alternative way FairyJanes can be worn when crossedover the ankle.

FIG. 4 shows the back view of how FairyJanes are worn

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FairyJanes are a functional and aesthetic apparatus/accessory forsupporting heeled shoes and boots. The mechanism is a one piece strapthat goes around the under part of the shoe [the instep and heel] aroundthe heel, crosses over the back of the heel and is secured with a bucklearound the ankle. There is a left and right FairyJane for the left andright foot. It can also be worn in an alternate way where it is loopedunder the instep over the top on the foot and secured around the anklewith a buckle. (Please see Drawing section). The FairyJanes mechanism isinterchangeable to different shoes as it is a removable entity all it'sown that is used with different shoes.

Disclosed herein is the FairyJanes inventions which is footwear havingheel and ankle support for shoes that have a tendency to slip off heelsuch as pumps, high-heels, mules, backless sandals, etc. According tothis invention, it is designed to secure to the wearer's ankle and heel,provide support to prevent slippage of shoe off of heel as well as anaesthetic appeal. It effectively supports the ankle and heel of the shoeto the foot therefore allowing smooth movement in walking with low,medium to high heels and boots during intense activity.

The present invention is an article of footwear and accessory having astabilizing element that is added to the shoe structure. The stabilizingelement is located primarily in the heel and ankle region of the footand footwear but extends into both the instep and heel regions. In oneembodiment, the stabilizing element includes a strap, buckle, snaps, astud, and holes to secure the shoe strap from the foot to the ankle. Thefunction of the stabilizing FairyJanes strap is to provide support alongthe longitudinal length of the foot, the instep, arch and heel so as tostabilize the shoe to the foot in a functional and aesthetic manner.This also permits secure flexion during the use of low, medium and highheeled shoes.

The foot/shoe support system is provided to facilitate a support of thearch, instep, heel and ankle of a shoe to the ankle in a variety ofconfigurations as well as an aesthetic and interchangeable look for thewearer of the FairyJanes.

The transportability of straps from one shoe to another is one of themost desirable advantages of the aforementioned shoe. Another highlydesirable feature is the ability to rearrange the straps in differentmethods on the instep, arch and ankle of the foot to secure the heeledshoe or boot. The strap is made in different colors, fabrics, andpatterns can be used as the consumer wishes. Yet another advantage ofthe shoe is the ability to change or remove straps that support theankle at the heel portion of the shoe.

1. The present invention is an article of footwear and accessory havinga stabilizing element that is added to the shoe structure. Thestabilizing element is located primarily in the heel and ankle region ofthe foot and footwear but extends into both the instep and heel regions.In one embodiment, the stabilizing element includes a strap, buckle,snaps, a stud, and holes to secure the shoe strap from the foot to theankle. The function of the stabilizing FairyJanes strap is to providesupport along the longitudinal length of the foot, the instep, arch andheel so as to stabilize the shoe to the foot in a functional andaesthetic manner. This also permits secure flexion during the use oflow, medium and high heeled shoes. The foot/shoe support system isprovided to facilitate a support of the arch, instep, heel and ankle ofa shoe to the ankle in a variety of configurations as well as anaesthetic and interchangeable look for the wearer of the FairyJanes. Thetransportability of straps from one shoe to another is one of the mostdesirable advantages of the aforementioned shoe. Another highlydesirable feature is the ability to rearrange the straps in differentmethods on the instep, arch and ankle of the foot to secure the heeledshoe or boot. The strap is made in different colors, fabrics, andpatterns can be used as the consumer wishes. Yet another advantage ofthe shoe is the ability to change or remove straps that support theankle at the heel portion of the shoe.